Looking for a snack that will keep hungry kids satisfied between meals? These simple, reimagined beef snacks deliver big on flavour, protein and convenience. The secret to making them easy? Simply grill an extra steak at dinner and keep it on hand in the fridge for a quick, healthy snack the next day. Slice it up and turn leftover steak into delicious, kid-friendly bites that are perfect for lunchboxes, after-school hunger or busy afternoons.

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Prep Time: 3 minutes
 
Cook Time: 10 minutes
 
Total Time: 13 minutes
 
Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Beef Strip Loin Grilling Steak, 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick (see Notes)
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) oil
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • Horseradish Dip and/or Bombay Dip (See below)

Directions

  1. Pat steak dry with paper towel; rub with oil and season all over with pepper and salt. Place steak in basket of air fryer and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of steak reads 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare doneness at the least (or 160°F/71°C for medium, or 170°F/77°C for well-done).
  2. Transfer to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut steak into bite-size cubes to serve. Serve with dip, as desired.
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Try these dips

Horseradish Dip: Combine ¼ cup (60 mL) plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH mayonnaise and minced fresh herbs (e.g. parsley, basil, tarragon, chives), 2 tsp (10 mL) prepared horseradish, 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Bombay Dip: Combine 3 tbsp (45 mL) mayonnaise, 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH white vinegar and mango chutney, 2 tsp (10 mL) minced green onion or chives, ½ tsp (2 mL) EACH curry powder and minced garlic.

Notes

  • You can use 10 oz (300 g) of other 1-inch (2.5 cm) grilling steaks for this recipe, such as Top Sirloin or Top Sirloin Cap.
  • Depending on your air fryer, the cooking time may vary; add 2 to 3 minutes more cooking time, as necessary. Use a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into the steak for the best way to determine doneness.
  • Instead of air frying, you can pan-fry steak in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat or grill in a closed preheated barbecue over medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, turning twice or more, or until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into the centre of the steak reads 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare doneness at the least.